Gill Dobson : Creative Willow

Environmental event provider specialising in creative willow workshops for all,
based in the Clwydian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, NE Wales.

GILL DOBSON : CREATIVE WILLOW

Creative willow workshops, environmental education events,
community consultation and plant surveys.

I am an environmental event provider specialising in creative willow workshops, based in the Clwydian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North East Wales.

My background over the past 12 years has been in woodland community engagement, especially planning and delivering environmental education events with schools, community groups and the public, for The Woodland Trust, Knowsley Borough Council and The Mersey Forest.

CREATIVE WILLOW
Below are some examples of willow based workshop activities that I can offer to clients: local authority ranger services, other NGO conservation organisations, schools and private individuals. Children’s activities all have an environmental education content and are ideally linked to an outdoor woodland setting where children can collect natural materials to incorporate in their work, and play related environmental games.

CRAFT WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES: -
Magic Wands (including Tree ID, Folklore, Flower Fairies and Spells)
Fairy /Elf /Angel Wings
Leaf Crowns
Fairy Homes and Nest Building
Dream Catchers
Willow Flowers, Fishes, Butterflies & Dragonflies
Animal Masks, Pine Cone Creatures and Creatures on Sticks
Willow Valentine Hearts
Giant Bluebells (linked to Guided Woodland Wildflower Walks)
Flowers made from recycled plastic bottles
Hapa Zome (Japanese natural fabric printing; beating flowers and leaves with hammers! )
Haloween Lanterns, Pumpkin Lanterns and Witches Broomsticks
Land Art (making pictures from autumn leaves and found materials)
Tree Dressing (decorative bird feeders using natural materials)
Natural Christmas Decorations (including Wreaths, Stars, Hearts, Angels and Christmas Trees)



ELF & FAIRY PARTIES: -
Craft workshop activities (including Magic Wands, Fairy Wings, Leaf Crowns above)
Outdoor environmental education games and Nature Detectives activities
Traditional party games, fairy cakes and goodie bags
Storytelling

OTHER ACTIVITIES: -
Tree Planting
Bluebell Bulb Planting
Wildflower Meadow Seeding
Bird Feeders and Bird Boxes
Various outdoor educational games and activities
Adult Willow Workshops
Willow Baskets (Beginners, Hedgerow and Recycled Cardboard Baskets)
Christmas Crafts (including Wreaths, Stars, Hearts, Angels and Christmas Trees)
Willow Garden Crafts (Hanging Baskets, Plant Supports and Trellises)
Willow Sculptures (Ball, Obelisk, Birds and Animals)
Living Willow Structures (Dens, Arbours, Seats)


ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY
Community Consultation
Questionnaire Design, Visitor Surveys & Reports for countryside sites. Helpful for clients to secure external funding.
A craft activity event is recommended to encourage participation in visitor surveys.

SCHOOL GROUND DESIGN
As a former Landscape Architect, I also have extensive experience in school ground design with the involvement of pupils. This includes master plans, design and implementation of nature gardens and outdoor classrooms, and preparing funding bids.

PLANT SURVEYS
Good plant and bird identification skills, with experience of field surveys and NVC reports.

HEALTH & SAFETY
I have Advanced CRB Clearance and Public Liability Insurance.
Risk assessments are produced for all activities.

FEES
Event delivery is charged at £25 per hour, plus expenses for materials and mileage.
Event planning and preparation is generally charged at £12. 50 per hour.
Workshops can be tailor-made to suit your needs and budget, with links to the curriculum. So please contact me to discuss your requirements.

GILL DOBSON : CREATIVE WILLOW

Creative willow workshops, environmental education events,
community consultation and plant surveys

Office /Studio: Bryn Siriol, Pen y Fron Road, Pantymwyn, Mold. CH7 5EG
Email: gill. dobson@creativewillow. co. uk
Tel: 01352 741459
Website: www. creativewillow. co. uk
Facebook: www. facebook.com/creativewillow